The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-15

:" 'nA' - peIriii You Tor the picnicF'
III you'll give me ten dollars think
can manage the whole natter" re-
piled Kitty. demurely.
We'll, well. that's getting on cheap-
~" said Mr.. Harrison. laughing. as he
counted out the money. while Mrs. Har-
rison and the sisters looked on Ia per
feet amazemcnt. we'll knowing that
Kitty had some plan in her wise little
head, without In the least comprehend
ing what Il could be.
Its bargain then. papa?" said
Kitty. as she. rose TO get her port
monnie.
well. yes" replied Mr.. Harrison.
rising. and putting on his hat. II am
% 90 TO the picnic with you. and you
are q go 70 the party without poster
ing M for new dresses"
What In the world are you up to.
Kitty?" said Nell and Polly in chorus.
bouncing upon her as their fathers
footsteps sounded on the gravel out
side. and Kitty threw herself into a
chair, and laughed until the green par
rot in his cage gravely inquired, with
his head on one side: s'Bless me! what
ails the child?"
The picnic morning was = rarity in
the weather line; perfectly clear sky,
and just breeze enough 70 be delight
full. and Mr. Harrison was in rare
good humor also, which was unusual
enough 10 add materially 10 the pleas
urcs u the day, for. unfortunately, he
could be decidedly grumpy" on occa-
sions. but. happily for all concerned.
the preceding day had been a particu-
larry profitable one.
1T appears 70 me. mother, It takes
those girls an unusual time 70 prink
this morning." said Mr.. Harrison. look
ing 1T his watch a little nervously. 1.-THE
train leaves ut eight
They'll be down presently" said
the mother. with surreptitious smile.
as she packed the sandwiches into one
Of the baskets.
At length there was subdued rust
| ling on the stairs. and the three girls
filed in dcmurcly, and announced
themselves ready.
What in said Mr.. Harrison.
as his eye fell upon them, and seeing
the joke and his own defeat at one
glance. he bit his lip. and left the SEN
tence unuttered.
| Plain white dresses without rufflc.
tuck or overskirt. thick. high boots,
broad toes and no heels. not hoop or
hustle. they were the plainest prim-
NEST trio Of maidens that ever APP
pearcd before fault-finding papa.
Ncll's bright hair was strained back
from her high forehead. giving her a
wild. hawkish look under her immense
poke hat. which was adorned with q
long green vail hanging N folds over
| one shoulder.
| Polly was as near hideous as posi-
ble under great limp. sailor hat,
which Tapped discontentedly at every
motion. while dainty Kittys good look
were effectualy buried in the depths o
a generous white sun-bonnet.
Your dresses are very becoming
| girls. said Mrs. Harrison. swectly. a.
the youthful grandmothers ranged
themselves in a row.
I'VE think So" replied Kitty. sol
EMMY. III could only have finished
my black silk apron"
| "And my handkerchief reticulc.
said Nell.
Don't we look neat, papa" said
Kitty. turning herself around for hi
inspection.
VERY neat" replied Mr. Harrison
dryly, turning away to hide smile Of
mingled amusement and vexation.
I'VE quite agree with you, papa.
that 50 much frippery is all nonsense.
said Nell. arranging her vail carefully
..And we are counting on crcatin;
quite sensation At Mrs. Lincoln
party" said Polly. mischievously. a
She picked out the bow Of her muslin
hat strings.
Mr.. Harrison was fairly caught i
his own trap, and his own often re
peated words came back to him will
rather unpleasant force. as he looked
At his daughters in their unbccomins
array. and thought Of chape roning thu
outlandish figures through the day.
He had not before realized how
proud ne had been Of the gcntee
daughters. whose good taste had made
80 much Of natures charms. and tn
scanty supply Of pin money. s.
grudgingly doled out to them. Not tina
Mr.. Harrison's means neccssitate'
close management, on the contrary.
steadily increasing bank account mad'
such economy totally unnecessary
but. unfortunately. as riches ID
creased. libcrality shrivelcd and grew
less. until Mrs. Harrison actual.
dreaded TO ask him for money to carr,
on the household. even upon the mos
economical basis.
sHow could you lot tho girls max
such guys 81 themselves he said. un
easily. to his wife, rs they went out
tie gate.
sGuysr' said Mrs. Harrison. wit